Marine Maintenance

Marine Electrical Systems

This seminar is for the boater who wants to understand their boat’s electrical system. Emphasis is on battery types, sizes and capacities and battery charging systems including alternators, shore power chargers, smart chargers, solar and wind chargers and inverters. Your boat’s electrical requirements, wiring, wire sizes and types are discussed for both the dc and ac systems on the boat. Electrolytic corrosion in and out of the marina is explored.

Outboard Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Learn the basics you need to maintain and troubleshoot your outboard with special emphasis on diagnosing common problems and fixing them underway. Topics will include maximizing outboard life, correct fuel mixtures and purchasing a new outboard.

Marine Propulsion! Electric motors for sailboats

Curious about converting to a clean, quiet, powerful, energy efficient electric motor? Mike Gunning, owner of Electric Yacht of Southern California will walk you through the surprisingly simple process of replacing your old engine with a modern clean electric. Under Mike’s direction the class will assemble a running system during this presentation. You will also learn about batteries storage, energy usage, range and weight considerations.

Repair, Paint and Varnish Your Boat Like A Pro

Insider tips from a professional yacht painter

Understanding today’s marine products including two part paint, varnish, epoxy and specialty tools is half the battle. These will be simplified in this course along with the secrets of preparation and application. With more than 30 years of experience repairing, painting and varnishing all kinds of boats and surfaces, Mark Templin can help you make repairs and paint like a pro. Best of all, you will get to practice his techniques in class, including surface prep, proper mixing, the “roll and tip” method for brushing and keeping your brushes clean. This course (be sure to take notes) will save you time and money as you put his tricks of the trade to use.